Brands Hatch Voyage Tips and guide

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Brands Hatch is a race track in Kent that is most famous for its circuit. It has grown from a modest natural amphitheatre used for local races in the 1920s into one of the UK’s major motor racing circuits. It hosted 12 British Grand Prix events between 1964 and 1986.

The circuit remains a major venue, drawing fans from around the world to events like the British Touring Car Championship, British Superbike Championship, and GT World Challenge Europe. With both Grand Prix and Indy track layouts, it continues to be a versatile and thriving destination for motorsport.

Brands Hatch (Circuit) is easily accessible by road, located just off the A20 and close to Junction 3 of the M25 motorway. Clear signage leads directly to the venue, and there is ample on-site parking available during events. For those using GPS, the postcode DA3 8NG directs straight to the main entrance. The nearby M20 and M26 also provide good connections, and during major race weekends, additional traffic management is in place to ease flow into and out of the site.

The closest airports serving Brands Hatch are: London City Airport (20 miles) London Gatwick (30 miles), Stansted (45 miles) and London Heathrow (50 miles).

To reach Brands Hatch Circuit by train, take a Southeastern service from London Victoria to Swanley station, which is approximately a 30-minute journey. From Swanley, you have several options to complete your journey to the circuit:

On Sundays during major events, Brands Hatch operates a dedicated shuttle bus service from Swanley station to the circuit. The bus runs every 30 minutes between 8AM and 8PM, with return tickets priced at £5 for adults and free for children under 13. Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day.

A taxi ride from Swanley station to Brands Hatch takes approximately 10–15 minutes. Taxis are available at the station's taxi rank, or you can book one in advance.

• 51.36020.26111 Brands Hatch Circuit, ☏ +44 344 225 4422, [email protected]. (updated Apr 2025)

• 51.360730.260811 Brands Hatch Hospitality, Trackside Suites, Brands Hatch Circuit, ☏ +44 7957 424810 (mobile), [email protected]. Race weekends 8:30AM-6PM. Circuit-side hospitality at Brands Hatch, open for all the motorsport events throughout the year, and can also be booked for track days or business meetings. (updated Apr 2025)

• 51.36570.27671 The Rising Sun Inn, Fawkham Green Rd, Longfield DA3 8NL, ☏ +44 1474 872 291, [email protected]. Tu-Su noon-11PM. (updated Apr 2025)

• 51.3640.27411 Brandshatch place, Brands Hatch Rd, Longfield DA3 8NQ, ☏ +44 1474 875000, [email protected]. (updated Apr 2025)